Stifel is working to revitalize its sleepy independent broker/dealer, Century Securities, starting with a rebrand and a new chief, former Wells Fargo exec Alex David.
The SEC claimed Douglas Elstun put clients' long-term money in high-risk leveraged and inverse ETFs, funds meant for short-term trading. He was trying to 'please too many people,' his lawyer said.
MAI, backed by Wealth Partners Capital Group, continues its acquisition spree with Cleveland, Ohio, firm Ownership Advisors.
Kingswood U.S. CEO Derek Bruton is leaving the firm in June.